Lesser Star Coral [Goniastrea ramosa]
Description
Divers often spot this coral as small, branching mounds with star-like corallites that give it a delicate, textured look. In clear water, its pale to brownish tones can blend with the reef while still showing the distinct star pattern on the surface.
Where To See Lesser Star Coral
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Merulina & Sunken Ridge Corals
Merulinidae
|
| Genus |
Closed Brain Coral
Goniastrea
|
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